Aberdovey vs Rhyl — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Aberdovey

LL35 · Gwynedd

11

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Public order4
  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Rhyl

LL18 · Denbighshire

307

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences139
  • Anti-social behaviour72
  • Public order22

Aberdovey has less crime — 11 vs 307 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rhyl recorded substantially more crime than Aberdovey in April 2026 — 307 incidents compared to 11, a 27.9x difference. Aberdovey is below the national average while Rhyl is above, making Aberdovey the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aberdovey or Rhyl safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Aberdovey recorded fewer crimes than Rhyl — 11 vs 307 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Aberdovey is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Aberdovey and Rhyl?

In April 2026, Aberdovey's top crime category was Public order (4 incidents) while Rhyl's was Violence & sexual offences (139 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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